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Sunday, June 16, 2013

New Orleans Mint Julep Recipe

New Orleans Mint Julep Recipe

6 Fresh Mint Leaves1 Tbsp Simple Syrup 2 oz. Bourbon Crushed Ice Wooden SpoonRocks Glass or a silver cup Combine the mint and simple syrup in the bottom of the glass. Using the handle end of the spoon, smash the leaves into the simple syrup . Add the Bourbon, then the top with lots of crushed ice, stir, trying to keep the mint leaves on the bottom of the glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.***Simple Syrup 1/3 cup water and 1/3 cup sugar, cooked just until the sugar disolves. Make a batch andkeep the left over in the fridge. You need to use crushed ice because it keeps the smashed leaves at the bottom. Please Do Not Drink and Drive!!!!